hostel
ˈhɒstəl
hostel: temporary shelter for homeless people
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Noun

1.
travelUKbudget lodging with shared facilities for travelersUK
  • We stayed at a hostel during our trip.
guesthouse inn lodge
2.
shelterUKtemporary shelter for homeless peopleUK
  • The city opened a new hostel for the homeless.
asylum refuge shelter
3.
accommodationdormitory for students in South Asia
  • He lives in the university hostel.
dormitory lodging residence
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  • hostel: temporary shelter for homeless people
    temporary shelter for homeless people
  • hostel: dormitory for students in South Asia
    dormitory for students in South Asia

Expressions with hostel

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low-cost accommodation primarily for young travelers
She stayed at a youth hostel to save money during her trip.

Origin of hostel

Old French, hostel (inn)

Terms with hostel included in their meaning

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accommodation
hostel catering to budget travelers
housing
hostel for homeless young people in UK
SYHAacr.
acr: Scottish Youth Hostel Association
place for young people to stay cheaply
management
person who manages a hostel
travel
traveler staying in a hostel
accommodation
person staying in a hostel
manager
person managing a hostel or inn
education
student living in a university hostel

Examples of hostel in a sentence

  • Backpackers often choose a hostel for its affordability.
  • Many found refuge in the local hostel during the storm.
  • The charity runs a hostel for those in need.
  • The hostel was full during the summer break.
  • She found a hostel near her college.

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  1. French:auberge de jeunesse, centre d'hébergement, ...
  2. German:Hostel, Obdachlosenheim, ...
  3. Italian:ostello, rifugio, ...
  4. Spanish:hostal, refugio, ...
  5. Portuguese:hostel, abrigo, ...
  6. Chinese:青年旅舍, 收容所, ...
  7. Japanese:ホステル, シェルター, ...
  8. Arabic:نُزُل, مأوى, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹסְטֶל, מִקְלָט לַחַסְרֵי בַּיִת, ...
  10. Russian:хостел, приют, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хостел, притулок, ...
  12. Hindi:हॉस्टल, शरणालय, ...
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